1998-2001 BMW R1100rt-P recall: sidewall

Bayerische Motoren Werke reported this safety recall on June 14, 2001. It covers about 990 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 990
reported: Jun 14, 2001
owners notified: Jun 28, 2001
related complaints: 1

Tires: sidewall

What is wrong: Vehicle description: police motorcycles equipped with dunlop sportmax a rear tires, size 160/60 zr18. These tires may have been installed on some of the vehicles as replacement equipment. The campaign is limited to those sportmax a rear tires having date stamps of 189, 199, or 209. It is possible that areas of reduced adhesion on the tread reinforcing cushion strips may have resulted during production of the tires. This could lead to localized separations and blisters where the tread joins the sidewall.
Risk: If this problem occurs, the rider may notice a vibration of the rear tire and depending on the degree of blistering, vehicle handling could also be affected. Continued operation of the vehicle could lead to further weakening of the sidewall area and cause a further deterioration of the vehicle's handling.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. If an affected tire is found, it will be replaced. Owner notification began june 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #4.

Recall number 01V198000

Affected vehicles

BMW R1100rt-P 1998-2001 1998 1999 2000 2001

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about tires problems.

1998 BMW R1100rt-P 1999 BMW R1100rt-P 2000 BMW R1100rt-P 2001 BMW R1100rt-P

Questions about recall 01V198000

Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 BMW R1100rt-P sidewall?

Yes. Recall 01V198000, reported on June 14, 2001, covers about 990 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 01V198000?

Dealers will inspect the rear tire for the production date. If an affected tire is found, it will be replaced. Owner notification began june 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bmw at 1‑800‑831‑1117, option #4.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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